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Caretaker Authorization Affidavit - Ohio

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A grandparent caring for a grandchild uses this Ohio statutory affidavit when the parents cannot be located or contacted, so the grandparent can enroll the child in school and consent to medical care. Ohio requires the form to be identical to the statute. A grandparent caring for a grandchild uses this Ohio statutory affidavit when the parents cannot be located or contacted, so the grandparent can enroll the child in school and consent to medical care. Ohio requires the form to be identical to the statute.

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Who this form is for

  • For Ohio residents and families: caretaker authorization affidavit.

What you'll need

  • Read the supplied packet before filling in its fields.
  • Follow this document's signing, identification, witness and filing instructions.

How to complete it

  1. Complete items 1–9 (Pages 1–2) One affidavit per child. Initial the item 8 statement that applies.
  2. Sign before a notary (Page 3) Ohio law requires the grandparent’s signature to be notarized by an Ohio notary. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.
  3. File within five days File it with the juvenile court of your county within five days, with the information listed in the Additional Information.

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